Geography
Geography
The Geography program develops and strengthens your ability to interpret and explain the occurrence, spatial distribution, and interrelationships of the Earth's physical features and social elements.
Urban Studies
Urban Studies is a broad interdisciplinary program designed to provide an integrated understanding of the social, political, economic, environmental and cultural processes that shape urban life.
Earth Science
Earth Science is the study of the materials that make up the Earth and the natural and human processes that shape the landscape.
Geography Summer Camp
GeoVenture Camp
Entering Grades 2 - 7
Are you interested in the environment and our place in it? Discover how Geography is so much more than maps! Campers will get the opportunity to tackle real-world problems and learn about the forces that have shaped our planet. Discover the technology behind different mapping techniques like Google Earth and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Explore how cities are organized, why rivers flow, and get outside for a geocaching adventure all in this interactive, hands-on atmosphere. This is a Geo-adventure you won’t want to miss!
**Please note that activities are subject to change and are presented as examples only. Grade refers to the grade your child is entering in the fall.
Interested in graduate studies?
Explore our thesis and course-based graduate programs and certificate.
Thesis graduate programs
We offer students the opportunity to undertake thesis-based graduate studies leading to MA, MSc and PhD degrees. We also offer international students the opportunity to come to our department as Visiting Students.
MGIS Program
The Master of Geographic Information Systems (MGIS) is an advanced course-based program with an independent research component renowned for its successful development of GIS professionals and academics.
Certificate in Geospatial Information Technology
Get a career edge – learn how to integrate geospatial technologies in your work and your future career.
News and Announcements
The weather’s effects on commercial drones may hinder their widespread use
Does adverse weather severely reduce the amount of time drones can be flown safely? ask UCalgary researchers in Conversation Canada...
In the Media
In the News: Chris Hugenholtz, Paul Nesbit, Thomas Barchyn, Thomas Fox, Mozhou Gao and Maja Kucharczyk, Geography, in The Weather Network
The weather’s effects on commercial drones may hinder their widespread use
In the News: Shawn Marshall, Geography, in CBC News
Heatwaves and drought conditions devastating for southern Alberta farmers
In the News: Shawn Marshall, Geography, in ECO Magazine
Earth's Cryosphere Shrinking by 87,000 Square Kilometers Per Year
In the News: Shawn Marshall, Geography, in Daily Mail
Earth is losing enough ice to cover the whole of Lake Superior - 33,000 square miles - every YEAR because of climate change, scientists warn
Featured events
Allyship under the microscope
Psychology study led by Dr. Adam Murry, PhD. takes a hard look at the nature and effectiveness of allyship with Indigenous groups.
The Faculty of Arts celebrates Indigenous people during National Indigenous History Month.
